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AR HJR1012

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Failed

5/1/2017

Primary Sponsor

Matthew Shepherd

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly (2017 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Proposes an amendment to the Arkansas Constitution to change how Supreme Court justices are selected
  • Requires approval by majority vote of electors at the next general election for Representatives and Senators
  • Amendment will become part of the Arkansas Constitution if voters adopt it
  • Introduced by Representative Shepherd in the 91st General Assembly Regular Session, 2017

Legislative Description

An Amendment To The Arkansas Constitution To Revise The Method Of Selection Of Justices Of The Supreme Court.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment

5/1/2017

Committee Referrals

State Agencies and Governmental Affairs2/8/2017

Full Bill Text

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